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Did George Takei live in internment camps during World War II?

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Yes, George Takei was placed in an internment camp during World War II. In 1942, when he was only 5 years old, his family was forced to leave their home in Los Angeles and move to the Topaz War Relocation Center in Utah. Takei and his family spent the next 3 years living in the camp, where they were subjected to harsh conditions and discrimination.
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